Jobs: Second Language Acquisition: Asst Prof, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Applicants should have (i) an MPhil or PhD degree in linguistics or applied linguistics with a specialization in second language acquisition; (ii) knowledge of Chinese and the ability to lecture in both English and Putonghua; preferably also (iii) expertise in one or more of the following areas: acquisition of Chinese as a second language, language pedagogy, and language variation; and (iv) knowledge of a foreign language and relevant research experience. The appointee will (a) teach courses in second language acquisition, linguistics and language teaching; and (b) supervise projects and theses of undergraduate, MA, MPhil and PhD students. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to two years initially commencing August 2009, leading to longer-term appointment or substantiation later subject to mutual agreement.

Salary and Fringe Benefits Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including medical care, plus a contract-end gratuity for an appointment of two years or longer; and housing benefits for eligible appointees.

Further information about the University and the general terms of service for appointments is available at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel. The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University.

Application Procedure Please send full resume, copies of academic credentials, a publication list and/or abstracts of selected published papers, together with names, addresses and fax numbers/e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants' consent has been given for their providing references (unless otherwise specified), to the application address listed below by the closing date. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request. Please quote the reference number and mark 'Application - Confidential' on cover.